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Trying to figure out some good dinner spots for the weekend (Sat and Sun); two guys visiting for the weekend, one of which is allergic to shellfish; looking for something informal (i.e. no jackets), but still a sit-down sort of place, preferably close to the French Quarter or train-accessible; something a first-time visitor shouldn't miss, and any price point is fine. Lunch recs also welcome, thanks in advance!

I will be in town for a bachelor party all (extended) weekend from NYC; I will have Sunday all to myself. Would like to know where I can or should have lunch and dinner, considering I:

- will be hung over- will be by myself- have never been to Portland before- would like food or an experience I can't get in NYC (i.e. quintessential Portland)- don't need a highbrow place (considering I may be broke from 'festivities')- would like to watch football (but isn't really necessary)- am a huge burger fanatic- need to catch a flight leaving PDX at 9:30 (am willing to eat early)

I know that's a lot to ask, but I figure y'all 'hounders can help me out. Thanks in advance!

I'll be cabbing it. I've checked out the recs y'all have had so far, I definitely want to try Hot & Juicy Crawfish, but it sounds like a recipe for disaster if the next thing I'm doing is hopping on a plane for a redeye. Got any recs for a good burger?

Howdy all, I'm going to be in Vegas for a Bachelor party this upcoming weekend; after all the debauchery, I have Sunday afternoon to myself before I head back to NYC on a red-eye.

I was wondering if y'all had any recs for a good "must-have" meal before I head back. Nothing fancy or hotel-oriented (I can get all that stuff here in NYC); more along the lines of a diner (with food suggestions), burger joint, taco stand, food truck, or some local great eatery that I'd have a hard time finding something similar outside of Vegas.

It'll be a late flight, so I will have a bit of time on my hands, but I don't want to get out of the city. Oh, and nothing too heavy either, I understand it'll be a million degrees out there...any help is appreciated, thanks!

Hoping y'all can help me out--I'm looking to have coffee / tea on Sunday afternoon around 59th and Lex for a date, and I'm looking for a cozy cafe or teahouse that might have some good small nibbles as well...any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Howdy folks,I'm planning on buying my group at work (~30 ppl) lunch on Friday; Usually we end up either getting sandwiches or Grimaldi's, but this time around, we're celebrating a few promotions, and one of the persons is a Vegan.

So, I'm looking for a place in Brooklyn (specifically near Fulton St. Mall / Atlantic Yards / LIU), that I can either pickup or have delivered a lunch with a vegan-friendly option (and of the catered variety, i.e. I'm not putting in 30 indiv. orders). The entire meal doesn't have to be vegan or vegetarian, but as long as the option is there, I'll work it.

Good call on the sushi / alcohol issue (In hindsight, I know this from experience). The Dead Poet looks like just the place for us, and I'll keep La Vela in mind--I was also thinking Fatty Crab, after all lip service it's received, here and otherwise..

Howdy all,Looking to meet up with a friend Saturday night on either the UWS or anywhere btw 59th and 14th, for some inexpensive drinks; Preferably, I'd like to go to a place near (or in) some sort of restaurant that serves either small plates or apps, primarily seafood and/or vegetarian (she eats no "meat") so that we can also grab a bite as the night goes on.

Hope y'all can help me out on this one - one of my coworkers is having a bad day, and I was thinking of faking her out for a mid-afternoon break for a treat (like cupcakes)...we work in Union Square, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good place around here to grab a quick treat.

I had the fried chicken at Big Daddy's for lunch today based on your rec, Closer....it was fantastic. Crispy, right amount of spice, and the tater tots were nice and crispy too. And, since it's open 24 hours a day, I'm sure I'll be making a 3 AM stop sometime soon-- I imagine it would be great after a long night of drinking...

I'm looking for a lounge-ish type place with good food to go with a with a friend of mine that serves non-alcoholic drinks. She's a bit of a foodie, but she's also under 21, and feels a bit awkward when we're out after work for "drinks" and food when all she can order is juice or soda. So, any place with good app-type food and a non-alcoholic drinklist would be great. Any thoughts?

Won't help you today, but for future reference, the Greenmarket in Union Square usually has a couple of vendors that sell thai basil; Depends on the day you go though, I think Mondays and Fridays are your best bet.

Does anyone know where I can buy live Dungeness Crab? I grew up in the Seattle-area, and miss this common crustacean creature of the Pacific Northwest.

For those of you who haven't had the pleasure, Dungeness Crab is, in my opinion, a much superior crab than those over here on the East Coast. The meat is sweeter, the crab larger, and much more rewarding to eat.

Need a bit of help on this one - I have a friend in town staying at the Embassy Suites by the WTC site; we're looking for a place down in that area to have dinner at; he's got his wife and newborn baby with as well, so minimal travel sans car is key; not too expensive, $30 /pp (no alcohol).

Howdy folks-- So I'm from Boston originally, and recently moved here. Question for y'all - where in the city can the best New England Clam Chowder be had? I've had it at City Crab, and Grand Central Oyster Bar; any other thoughts?

I was just at PDH on Mott, and I have to say that the place really failed to impress me. My friends and I ordered the Peking Duck Dinner. First off, I believe that Peking Duck should be served on the soft buns, not the flour pancakes (i.e. tortilla).

Second, the appetizer combo was very mediocre - the kind of stuff you can find at any fast food Chinese place, and of the same quality.

Third, not a single one of the four entrees was what I or my friends consider as good Chinese food; the Orange flavored beef was too sweet, the scallops in the Beef and Scallops weren't even cooked together (cooked separately and thrown together before serving, the scallops looked 'nuked), the pork in the green beans and pork was ground pork (not minced meat), and the sauteed prawns w/ginger and scallion sauce tasted like fish.

Although the service was decent, this is definitely 'americanized' Chinese food...and being asian, my friends and I weren't impressed at all. And the fact that even its namesake wasn't as good as other places I've had in Chinatown, I'd definitely recommend against PDH if your Chinese experiences take you beyond the pork fried rice variety.